As Caroline followed Rijia away from the position with the wounded, Rijia glanced toward Iron Pot in the distance.
Iron Pot understood at once and hurried off.
He soon reached the temporary command post, a newly erected three-story villa.
After he knocked politely, a breathless voice came from inside.
"Come in!"
When he opened the door, he found Jerry at the conference table, deep in an intimate exchange with a blond, blue-eyed female general in silver armor.
Iron Pot knew her. She was a distant relative of the Rhodes Royal Family who held a nominal post in the army.
The sight no longer surprised him. "Young Master, I've discovered important information!"
Jerry grabbed the general by the hair. A few seconds later, looking thoroughly satisfied, he sent her away.
She lowered her skirt and swept past Iron Pot with a seductive look, even casting him a discreet wink.
Iron Pot had no interest in a woman who slept with anyone.
Once she was gone, he reported, "Young Master, I just saw Knight Commander Defier take her wounded subordinates back to camp, then secretly head toward the company's side."
"It looks like she hopes to use the company's technology to cure those Star Knights of their Steel Virus infections."
Jerry sneered. "Those ungrateful bastards used our Rhodes Alliance to spread their so-called doctrine."
"Now that they've squeezed nearly everything they can out of us, they're turning to the company!"
"Those supposed followers of the Goddess are less loyal than my Star Slaves."
Iron Pot asked quietly, "What should we do next, Young Master?"
Jerry gave a cold laugh. "You fought alongside them before, didn't you? Perfect."
"Keep watch on their every move from the shadows, and report anything you find to me at once."
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